Tuesday, January 6, 2009

It is what it is.

We are still here, a bit on edge but OK. Anita stays close to the house. We are both hyper sensitive to whistling noises. The furnace kicking on sent me running for the safe room grabbing Ella and taking a few steps before I figured it out. Anita mistook the dryer whistle for an incoming rocket for a split second and was prepared to throw herself over Everett to protect him (he was the only one close by).

We get our war news at the Jerusalem Post and Arutz Sheva. They give a few more details on the number and location of rockets over international news. We also follow the other international sources like CNN and others.

A school was hit in Ashdod yesterday. But all school and other gatherings are canceled, to minimize the impact of exactly what happened yesterday. It was a non event other than damage to the building. Today a guy that works for me had a rocket hit the street in front of his neighbor’s house in Gedera. At night we hear big booms, we don't know how far away they originate. Is it Gaza or rockets that are hitting some surronding city?

Tell us what you think of this from the blog, internet and TV coverage? Send us an e-mail or leave a comment.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

You might feel you need to stay for work, but can you send the family to a safer area? Tel Aviv or Croatia?

Anonymous said...

We all are fascinated with your reports from what appears almost the "front" lines. Keep up the reports. Take care of yourselves and stay safe. The Martins

Patty said...

I have been checking your blog almost daily for updates, especially due to the recent events. What an experience. Please stay safe and continue to keep up posted.

Blaes Family said...

Okay guys- you need to get out of there!

Working dads move to a hotel up North and mom and kids get out for now. This is continuing on and now there is action from the North.

I was just sick sending Jim off on a flight this morning with action up north now too.

Get Teresa and the babies out too. :-)

We hope to see you all back there soon sitting on the Mediterranean beach playing with the kids and hanging out but for now- Get safe.

Love to all- Julie